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In 2015, for each of the 14 million people present in a country, if 0.028 are born and 0.008 die during a year. Calculate the number of people at the end of 2015:

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25 millions
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17 millions
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20 millions
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18 millions
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Solution

The correct option is B 17 millions
Births = 0.028× 14000000 = 392000/year;
Deaths = 0.008×14000000 = 112000/year;
Number present in 2015 = 14000000 + 3920000 – 1120000 = 16800000, approximately 17 million.

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